Sheet of newspaper clippings from articles in the Dallas Morning News and Dallas Times Herald. The articles cover Jerry Falwell's criticism of President Jimmy Carter's stand on homosexuality and Falwell's subsequent apology for his comments. The first article by Helen Parmley of the Dallas Morning News, dated August 7, 1980, discusses Falwell's characterization of the supposedly "pro-gay rights" stance of the Carter administration. The second article, a United Press International story printed in the Dallas Times Herald on October 13, 1980, describes Falwell's apology for his remarks on Carter's position on gay rights. The article quotes Falwell as saying, "It was a reckless statement."

Photograph of a banner for the Bill Nelson and Terry Tebedo Clinic for AIDS Research, located in Dallas, Texas. The banner has a blue background with letters cut out of T-shirts or other materials; there is a row of icons and symbols across the bottom of the banner. The banner includes Bill Nelson’s jacket from his time as a high school coach, campaign materials from when he ran for office in Dallas, and other items honoring the work and lives of Nelson and Tebedo.

Bag from Crossroads Market, a store run by Bill Nelson, Terry Tebedo, and William Waybourn throughout the 1980s. The bag has a logo with the initials "CM" in the center of a circle and text underneath that says "Crossroads Market Bookstore & Cafe."

Photograph of Michael Millikin, editors of AIDS Update, Craig Hess (2nd from the right) and Lewis David (2nd from the left) at an awards ceremony at the AIDS Resource Center.

Photograph of Terry Tebedo (left) and Bill Nelson (right) posing together for a portrait. They are visible from the waist up and have their arms around one another.

Magazine published by evangelist James Robison discussing faith-based topics and issues in line with Robison's ministry, including anti-gay beliefs.

Documents that relate to the case of Baker vs. Wade, challenging the legality of sodomy in the state of Texas, filed November 19, 1979. Documents include the Amicus Curiae Brief (newspaper clippings, letters, and petitions).

Photograph of Ann Brown posing with an unidentified man inside a building. They are visible from the chest up and the man has his right arm around her shoulders and is holding two bottles.

Fax from Gene Harrington to William Waybourn regarding messages and emergencies, accompanying a letter to Jean Nelson from Craig Washington.

A flyer inviting people to join Friends of the Quilt to honor those who have lost their lives to AIDS by unfolding AIDS memorial quilts in Washington D.C.

Placard for Don Baker from the Texas Democratic State Convention.

Don Baker's SMU grade report for Summer 1980.

Clippings from Texas Monthly article about Texas gays and the Baker v Wade anti-sodomy case.

Photocopy of the cover and an article in a Texas Monthly issue covering different topics such as acceptance of the gay and lesbian community in the United States, gay fashion, and the discrimination of minorities at gay bars.

A fax letter from James C. Barber sent to Donald J. Maison Jr. The letter pertains to the Baker v. Wade court case and its connection to Richard Schwiderski v. the State of Texas, specially due to its similar allegations of violating Section 21.06 of the Texas Penal Code.

Inter-office correspondence, sent to Donald J. Maison Jr. pertaining to John Albach and the Jim Howell court case. "John Albach called and said above case passed till May 2. Please call Richard and tell him. K."

Newspaper clipping from a Dallas Morning News article about biases within courtrooms.

Newspaper clipping from an article in the Dallas Times Herald about a judicial panel being called to intervene in bias allegations against County Judge Chuck Miller.

Newspaper clipping from a Dallas Morning News article about the ban on fingerprinting of defendants placed on misdemeanor probation.

Documents with an order to submit a Quash Subpoena to the Richard Schwiderski v. the State of Texas court case.

Newspaper clipping from an article in The Dallas Morning News about allegations of bias against County Judge Chuck Miller by DA Henry Wade.

A group of documents with the goals for the Dallas committee as whole in the year 1980. Page three indicates gay and lesbian issues and topics along with instances were police used brutal force and abuse of power against the homosexual community.

Two copies of a court filing for State of Texas V. Richard Craig Schwiderski dated and filed May 7, 1980 by Donald J. Maison to disqualify the presiding judge of the Richard Schwiderski v. the State court case. The documents explain the judge's bias and prejudice against the appellant.

Newspaper clipping from a Dallas Times Herald article about investigations into forum shopping within Dallas county courts.